London Ambulance Service recorded more 999 calls in December for patients with the most serious illnesses and injuries than any other month in its...
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Call the Midwife documentary features London Ambulance Service crew who saved baby’s life
A clinician who helped to save the life of a mother and baby features in a moving new documentary on BBC iPlayer to promote...
Seven London ambulance workers abused a day – violence at highest rate ever recorded
Attacks on crews and call handlers at London Ambulance Service have increased by more than 10 per cent in the last year. The shocking...
Unlocked defibrillator cabinets allow immediate access in an emergency
London Ambulance Service responds to around 13,000 cardiac arrests a year. When someone is in cardiac arrest, their heart stops working and without help...
Daring thrill-seekers invited to take part in London Ambulance Charity fundraising abseil
London Ambulance Charity is inviting Londoners to take part in an adrenaline-pumped challenge and abseil 42 metres off one of London’s famous football stadiums....
LAS Director of Ambulance Operations recognised in the New Year Honours List
A long-serving member of the London Ambulance Service team has been awarded the King’s Ambulance Service Medal in the New Year Honours. Since joining...
LAS crews prepare for busiest night of the year on New Year’s Eve
London Ambulance Service is making final preparations for one of its busiest nights of the year as London welcomes in 2025. There will be...
Londoners urged to make New Year resolution to help more than 12,000 people who will suffer a cardiac arrest in 2025
More than 12,000 Londoners will suffer a cardiac arrest in 2025, according to forecast figures from London Ambulance Service, as it called on the...
‘Look after yourself, take care and use 999 wisely’ – LAS appeals to Londoners as festive celebrations ramp up
Londoners are being urged to celebrate safely, look after themselves and only use 999 in serious medical emergencies as the country’s busiest ambulance service...
Video captures moment a patient spits in the face of a LAS paramedic
Body worn camera footage shows the shocking moment a patient spits in the face of a paramedic who is trying to treat him. The...
“Riveting and insightful” – film star’s verdict after joining LAS crew for night shift
Saltburn star Rosamund Pike has described her night shift with two London Ambulance Service paramedics as “riveting and insightful.” The acclaimed actor joined the...
Tow truck cardiac arrest survivor thanks LAS heroes who saved his life
An airport worker who collapsed when his heart stopped beating has met the teams who saved his life at an emotional reunion. United Airlines...
